Lifeguard Instructor

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics & Safety Manager, Lifeguard Instructors are responsible for teaching swimming and water safety instructions at the swimming pool facility. Lifeguard Instructors may also be responsible for assisting and leading First Aid/CPR/AED certification courses along with American Red Cross Lifeguard classes.

Requirements

One year of related work experience in field required.
Ability to perform and teach a wide variety of swimming skills; possess sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a lifeguard and instructor; thoroughly understand the procedures for reporting accidents and know procedures for when and how to call for help to handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, specifically the general public, staff employees and students; arrive for work on time; follow directions from supervisor; understand and follow work rules, safety procedures and personnel policies.
Currently holds minimum certification in one or more of the following entities: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Must meet physical requirements for a lifeguard; administer first aid or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in emergencies, and possess strong swimming abilities.

Nice To Haves

Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, and Health Services majors are preferred, but not required.
Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.

Responsibilities

Perform as a lifeguard by observing patrons on the deck and in the water to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
Reports and treats all patron and pool problems to the Aquatics & Safety Manager and in their absence, Building Management.
Follows procedures according to the USU/SRWC established Swimming Pool Guidelines and properly files and records safety violations to Aquatics & Safety Manager when applicable.
Provides First Aid, CPR pool rescue skills to patrons in pool and at the SRWC, when necessary.
Answers patrons’ questions, addresses concerns, and provides information.
Teaches swimming and water safety to all ages utilizing Red Cross Learn to Swim progression.
Teaches Lifeguarding skills and CPR/AED/First Aid to participants professionally and thoroughly.
Plans and organizes class lesson plans and adapts to teach to participants abilities.
Provide constructive feedback during and after lessons/courses to help improve students abilities.
In the event of an emergency, the Lifeguard must administer basic first aid for minor injuries and contact a parent or responsible adult for the injured person(s) if necessary. For any major injury, the Lifeguard will respond with the appropriate training skills and follow USU/SRWC guidelines for addressing medical emergencies.
Submit course records and record participants' progress appropriately and timely.
Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.